Tournament rules
Match format
2017/2018 - 3x3 (played without goalkeepers). Up to 8 players can be registered in the team.
2014 - 2016 - 5x5. Up to 10 players can be registered in the team.
2010 - 2013 - 8x8. Up to 16 players can be registered in the team.
Duration of the match
2017/2018 - 1x15 min.
2014 - 2016 - 1x16 min.
2010 - 2013 - 1x18 min.
Field size
2017/2018 - 20x25 m
2014 - 2016 - 25x35 m
2010 - 2013 - 40 x 50 m
Goal size
2017/2018 - 1x1 (small goals)
2015 - 2017 - 5x2/ 3x2 goals
2010 - 2016 - 5x2 goals
Ball size
2016 - 2018 - Size 3
2010 - 2015 - Size 4
Team entry fee
2018/2019 - 90 Eur
2015 - 2017 - 120 Eur
2013/2014 - 150/160 Eur
Substitution of players
The substitution of players during the match is unlimited.
Ball in-play from out-of-bounds
When the ball rolls outside the sideline, the game is resumed by the player of the opposing team, either by making a pass with his foot or by running out of bounds on his own. A direct kick from the sideline is not allowed, a kick after running out of bounds is allowed.
Referees
The match is supervised by one referee appointed by the tournament organizer.
Free-kick
A direct score during a free-kick is allowed.
Foul in the penalty area
A 9-meter penalty is awarded for a foul in the penalty area.
Cards
Cards are displayed in 5x5, 7x7, 8x8 and 9x9 formats. The yellow card shown is a warning. The red card is shown - the player must be replaced. The player who receives a red card can no longer continue the match. In 3x3 tournaments, cards are not shown.
Scorekeeping
Scores are written in A and B level tournaments. In 2018/2019 age group tournaments, scores are not written.
Tournament levels
With a sufficient number of teams in the tournament, teams are divided into A and B levels. In the event of a small number of teams in the tournament, the organizers reserve the right to conduct a single-level tournament.
Equal number of points in a group
When teams score equally, the following are taken into account: 1) the result of the mutual match; 2) the ratio of goals; 3) the number of goals scored.
Draws in the playoffs
In the playoff stage, when teams play in a draw, penalties are scored from 9 meters away. Three children are selected from a team.
Awards
Players from all teams get medals. Prize places - trophies and medals.
Publication of results
The results are announced live during the tournament. The results will also be announced after the tournament ends.
Kick strength contest
Two kids from each team participate in the comtest of kick strength.
Parents' zone
The football field is designed for playing teams. The parent support area is the space on the treadmill next to the football field.
Forbidden
Drums and bagpipes are forbidden during the tournament.
Participant ejection
The tournament organizers leave the right to remove a club, team, player, or fans from the tournament for unsportsmanlike behavior.
Responsibility of coaches
Team coaches take full responsibility for their team's mentors during the tournament.
The principle of the honorable game
Only children of that age group or younger can play in the team. The exception applies to girls, the team may include girls one year older. Team coaches must ensure that this honorable game principle is adhered to. If the tournament organizers are suspected of abusing the principle of fair play, the coach may be asked to show a document confirming the age of the child (student certificate, COMET system). If the child is older or the coach does not have the opportunity to prove the age of the child, the organizers reserve the right to remove the team from the tournament or allow the team to continue to participate in the tournament, but for the team including technical defeats 0-3, regardless of the result that the match ends on the field.